How To Become A Building Inspector

Building code inspectors are evolving. The position is not just for the framer, electrician or other trades professional that has been working in the field and on job sites for 30 years. A career as a building inspector is growing and appealing to the younger generation and is available to anyone who wants to get certified and educate themselves in building code and requirements.

Though field experience and/or some continued education in the world of construction is a plus, anyone can sign up for and schedule testing to get certified in a wide range of building code subjects. Visit www.iccsafe.org to look over all the different areas of inspection that exist.

The most common certifications are commercial or residential building inspectors, and plumbing, electrical, and mechanical inspectors. These positions are usually held by a government agency such as a city, county or state jurisdiction. Specialty certifications in fire caulk, concrete, welding, soils, etc. are usually found in private businesses where services are contracted out by the general contractor.

Government held positions usually have generous benefits and time off. For myself, quality of life was a big factor and being able to remove myself from my job when the shift is over is a huge benefit.

Life as a building inspector allows you to be outdoors for most of the day and out on construction job sites. It gives you the ability to get to know local contractors, build knowledge in all different types of construction and all without having to beat up your body pulling wire, hanging duct work or swinging a hammer.

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